Executive Chef

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Richmond, Virginia Salary up to $90,000

About the Opportunity

An established, growing foodservice operation in the Richmond market is seeking a hands-on Executive Chef to lead culinary execution across multiple high-volume production and service channels. This leadership role requires a chef who excels at scratch cooking, culinary systems, team development, food safety, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

· Provide culinary leadership for all kitchen operations.

· Establish and maintain recipe, quality, and production standards.

· Lead menu and recipe development, documentation, and execution.

· Train, mentor, and develop kitchen leadership and line staff.

· Oversee high-volume scratch production including meats, soups, sauces, dressings, and prepared foods.

· Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, accuracy, and timeliness.

· Build scalable production systems, prep procedures, and inventory controls.

· Monitor food cost, labor, waste, yields, and operating efficiencies.

· Maintain HACCP compliance, sanitation standards, and food safety programs.

· Assist with recruiting, staffing, and succession planning.

Qualifications

· 7+ years of professional culinary experience.

· 3+ years in an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or similar leadership role.

· Strong scratch cooking background.

· Experience in high-volume restaurants, catering, hotel, club, commissary, or prepared foods operations.

· Proven leadership and training skills.

· Knowledge of food costing, purchasing, inventory, and labor management.

· Strong food safety and HACCP knowledge.

· ServSafe certification or ability to obtain quickly.

· Stable employment history and interest in long-term career growth.

Compensation & Benefits

· Base salary up to $90,000 based on experience.

· Performance-based bonus opportunity.

· Relocation allowance to Richmond, VA

· Paid time off.

· Retirement benefits.

· Health benefits package.

· Opportunity to make a significant impact on culinary standards and operational systems.

Confidential Candidate Submission

Interested candidates should submit their resume to . All resumes will be treated with the highest level of professional confidentiality. This is a confidential search and details regarding the hiring organization will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.